The only problem I had was that no matter what you answer in class, she will re-word what you have said and ask you if thats what you meant, at which point you must respond "yes". Aside from that, I thought she was one of the most intelligent, sharp, and witty teachers here. A strong-minded beautiful and empowered woman. Shes pretty hip too.

I found her class to be very encouraging. She does not talk down to students, rather she speaks to them as peers. Her comments on papers were clear and concise and led me in the right direction. I wish I could take WR 122 with her. I suggest taking this class if you tested high on the entrance exam and do not want to be treated like a kid.

If you are scared by an extensive vocabulary she is not the professor for you. However, if you want to be challenged regardless of your ability, Dr. Grey will help you improve your writing. She does allow one late assignment per term without penalty. Some of the assignments were abstract, but she would help w/ topic ideas or narrowing focus.

This was a difficult class. Her expectations are high and she will give you a lot of encouragement. This class is rewarding and I would recommend it. You will work hard and be rewarded.

I think Dr. Grey is a wonderful teacher. She challenges you to open your mind to new concepts and ideas. She utilizes the text book in class and provides additional handouts that I have found very helpful. She makes you feel like she cares about what she's teaching and really has an interest in each students progress. I valued her feedback.

Tough, but fair. Expects her students to prepare and perform. Helpful and very knowledgable.

She's a hard teacher, but if you do your reading and your papers you'll get a lot out of the class. Maybe people thought it would be a blow-off, but it's not.

She is tough but, good at what she does. Great personality. Just complete your work and you will be fine. Learned a lot. The negatives on here are from slackers. just do your assigned work.

In her defense, I think she was a decent teacher. She addresses current issues, and I never got the impression that she was biased or narrow-minded. On the contrary, she talked a lot about some touchy subjects with professionalism and she has a refreshing vocabulary. Overall, if you're serious about improving your writing, this class will help you.

well, she helped me a lot when i was out with walking pneumonia for a week. i wrote a paper when i had a 103 degree fever and only after i turned it in did i realize it made NO sense whatsoever. she gave me a second chance to write it and was really helpful, and i was very grateful.

If you're a whiny-assed punk that needs your hand held and you think you should get handed a good grade, this class isn't for you. Ms. Grey expects you to put out and grow as a writer, and if you follow her instruction and do what she asks, you will. I got an "A".

Love Dr. Grey. She is an amazing teacher and I got a lot out of the class. I just hope she teaches 122 and 123. Don't liten to the others on here. They wanted an easy A and did not get it.

I understand that many students are intimidated by Dr. Grey. I believe she is an extremely intelligent woman and a challenging teacher. I very much enjoyed writing for her class, discussing current issues and receiving her in depth feedback. She may not be for everyone but she is very nice, helpful, and a strong teacher.

I belieive Professor Grey was amazing! While her class was extremely hard,show up to class, ask questions and read the chapters she assigns. I walked out with a B at the end of the term, which I don't believe I deserved because I had a missing assignment and earned a D on a quiz and got a B on one essay, a C on another. But I tried really hard!

I can't believe how many people said such terrible things about Dr. Grey. I honestly thought she was great. Just like others have said she is difficult. But she is very friendly, and easy to get along with. I love to communicate when I learn and she is perfect for that. She encourages discussion, and loves to hear what others think.Highly recommend

If you enjoy writing and want to increase your skill, she is a very knowledgeable teacher who can provide you with as much help as you want or need. However, if you are taking her class only because it is required, you will be much better off with a different teacher. Her feedback is constructive, but she does focus on skill much more than effort.

For more timid students, I can see that Valerie may seem intimidating and/or cold. However, there is personality under there that just needs to be brought out. Valerie is insanely intelligent and not only did I get great writing practice and feedback, I learned many very helpful argumentative skills. Definitely an instructor for serious students. A

I loved Dr. Grey. I found her witty, intelligent, and very informative. I loved the lectures and conversations in class. You must read the material and take your work seriously. You will improve your vocabulary, and you'll come out of her class a better student. I highly recommend her. Thank you for making me a better writer, and a better student!

Dr. Grey immensely improved my argumentative writing. She is extremely intelligent and an excellent editor and reviewer. Do the work, don't slack. I received help from her in the writing lab as well and she was always receptive to questions. I feel the people who have written negative comments did not want to work,this is college, do the work.

Dr. Grey is an excellent instructor. She will provide you with plenty of help if you need it in the writing lab. She does make her assignments clear, I am not sure why a previous poster would say such, class discussions are always awesome. You need to know and understand MLA, at this point all students should. READ the assigned material and book!

I have enjoyed this class. It has been a lot of hard work for me, with lots of homework. Not an easy class but Valarie is an excellent instructor. The assigned readings have been fun and classroom discussions are always interesting. There are probably easier teachers but I recommend if you enjoy writing.

I enjoyed this class and found Dr. Grey very helpful.It is not an easy A. Class discussions are interesting and thought provoking.

Dr. Grey is a fantastic teacher and has absolute made me a better writer. She does, however, expects her students to behave like college students and is rather impatient with students who lack in tack, or behave as if they are still in high school. I don't blame her in the least. If you're not willing to put in the effort, don't wast her time

Dr. Grey has a great enthusiasm for writing, and her assignments were really challenging. Her class definitely made me a much better writer.

I found Dr. Grey to be an excellent teacher. She is passionate about the topic and clearly wants to see her students succeed. If you are looking for an easy grade DO NOT take this class. If you want to learn how to write a college paper that will serve you the rest of your academic career then I would strongly recommend her.

Dr. Grey is an amazing instructor! I loved the readings and class discussions. I learned a lot in her class. She is there for you, if you reach out. It isn't an easy class though. You must be dedicated in order to learn. Her grading is dependent on how much you're retaining. If you want to learn a lot, take her course. She is very intelligent.

If you are a dedicated student, you will enjoy Dr. Grey's class. She is a brilliant teacher and helped me improve as a writer. Many of these reviews misrepresent Dr. Grey. I never found her to be condescending. She holds her students to college level standards. If you aren't serious about learning, take a different instructor.

Dr. Grey is a serious instructor for serious students.

Dr Grey knows her stuff and if you're up for truly learning something then take her class. She is extremely detailed in her analysis of your writing, I find this helpful. If you do all the reading this class will be easy.

I am extremely happy to have had this professor, I have learned so much from this class and have been inspired by everything she teaches. I have learned how to effectively correct my own essays and analyze others work. This class has made me enjoy writing and reading, which I never had before. Her tough grading taught me and inspired me the most.

First year and I took this class. A good professor. We had a couple of essays and we would turn in the first draft she would look over them and then edit give it back. We would edit it and then submit the final draft which really did help a lot. I talked to her because I was worried about my grade and she worked with me to get it up.

Valerie is caring and passionate about writing. She is definitely a tough grader, but she is also willing to spend significant time providing one-on-one guidance. It's pretty easy to get a B without too much effort and come out of the class with a lot of experience. If you're shooting for a 4.0, though, I'd probably avoid this class.

There are some teachers at PCC who pride themselves on how strict their grading criteria are. Valerie, though relatively caring as a teacher, is definitely on that list. It's easy to get a B but getting anything above that is going to take a pretty unfair amount of effort for an introductory-level course. Upper-level chemistry has proved easier.